The 2008 tournament was based on the final BCS rankings. Defending champion Louisville did not make the tournament. There were no upsets in the first round.
National Semi Final - The Sugar Bowl (Alabama Crimson Tide v Oklahoma Sooners) January 3, 2009 @ The Louisiana Superdome
DeMarco Murray
Sam Bradford
Chris Brown
National Semi Final - The Fiesta Bowl (Texas Longhorns v Florida Gators) January 3, 2009 @ University of Phoenix Stadium
Tim Tebow
Riley Cooper
Quan Cosby
BCS Championship Game (Florida Gators v Oklahoma Sooners) January 10, 2009 @ Dolphin Stadium